what kinda paint should I use

[panther_dude]

I am building a new cage. Would like to know which kind of out door paint would be best for the enclosure. Building right away so this is urgent thank you.

[meow_mix450]

i suggest you dont put any paint at all, unless your painting to it protect the wood from the rain. If so im not sure which would be the best sorry, try to find a one thats none toxic ha ha

Meow

[latazyo]

I don't think it matters man....they'll all do good for the wood, but I dont' think you need to worry much about wood rotting anyways, so I'd just go with some genereic black exterior latex

[panther_dude]

yea thanks meow_mix i guesse
where is this information coming from un treatedwood kept under constant humidity will not rot? I strongly disagree, as I was rushed to build my cage and it wasnt treated properly now it is rotting hence why I am building a new one.
Do you yourself use generic eterior latex paint without harming your chamleons? What I am asking is are you 120% sure it will not harm my animals?

[Collide]

i would just stain it with a non toxic stain and they seal it with a non toxic sealer im sure u could use pain as well just make sure it is non toxic if not sealed with a non toxic agent,

[latazyo]

yeah, meow, this is like a research paper, make sure to back up info with sources (jk)

[panther_dude]

No this is not a research paper but the lives of my reptiles depends on it.

[latazyo]

I know, if you let the paint fully dry and cure it's not going to hurt your animals...I only suggested exterior paint for resistance to moisture

[huhet]

how is it already rotting? does moisture sit on the wood for extended periods of time? i finished the inside of my chameleon cabinet with a few coats of an enamel spray paint which i let cure for about a week before the fellow moved in. a seal (stain or no stain, though a nice dark stain makes that crappy pine a lot of us use look MUCH better) would probably be more ideal. after all, that's what folks spread on their decks which have snow sitting on them all winter and rain falling on them occasionaly through the rest of the year. providing ample curing time is essential, so as with all other things chameleon, don't rush it.

[panther_dude]

enamel spay paint eh sounds intersting, is that just clear?. I know for stains and things like that it would probably be better to use a water based stain just to be on the safe side.

[Solomon]

I've used water based varathane - it's clear - but you need to apply several coats, sanding in between. I have had a lot of luck with it.

[klein]

same with me solomon, that's what i used and had no problems either

[panther_dude]

yea im using a green latex outdoor paint. It is water based and has already been curring for about a week so its all good.
cage is looking sweet just got to buy some film lol. No pics yet.